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  Turpel-Lafond won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer

  The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous heritage.

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  'The winds picked up like crazy': Hundreds on evacuation orders in B.C.'s Central Kootenay region

  Danika Hammond is one of hundreds of people forced to flee their homes this week as wildfires spread in B.C.'s Central Kootenay region.

• B.C. port employers say foremen's union plans industry-wide strike vote

  The BC Maritime Employers Association says it has been told by a lawyer for the foremen's union that an industry-wide strike vote will take place in coming weeks.

• Vancouver Island wildfire expected to grow until rain, cooler temperatures arrive

  Wildfire officials on Vancouver Island say an out-of-control wildfire burning west of Victoria is expected to grow in the coming days before rain and cooler temperatures can help firefighters gain an upper hand on the blaze.

• Vancouver city council suspends work of integrity commissioner to launch third-party review

  Vancouver city council has suspended the work of its integrity commissioner indefinitely as it launches a third-party review of her office’s role and mandate.

• B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

  After four years of mask mandates, gathering restrictions, vaccinations and hospitalizations, British Columbia’s provincial health officer has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.

• Eby pledges to get publication ban lifted in Dunn's case, BCPS says it's received no such direction

  Tori Dunn's family is still desperately searching for answers in the Surrey woman's killing, as B.C.'s premier works to get the publication ban on her case lifted.

• B.C. wildfire count drops amid cool, wet weather, but about 400 still burn

  The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped again to about 400 after another day of favourable weather.

• Jasper fires disrupt rail service, delays expected at Port of Vancouver

  The wildfires raging in Jasper National Park and the shutdown of rail traffic through the area are expected to have an impact on Canada's supply chain.

• Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for parts of B.C.

  The hundreds of wildfires burning in B.C. are leading to an air advisory in parts of the province, with smoke expected to reach the Lower Mainland this weekend.

• 'Sweetie' the Shih Tzu surrendered to BC SPCA, ready for adoption next week

  The BC SPCA is applauding a dog owner for making the difficult decision to surrender their ailing pet, ensuring it receives much-needed medical care.

• B.C. nurse's mishandling of medication and documentation leads to 2-month suspension

  A B.C. nurse has had her registration suspended for two months over practice issues related to medication administration and documentation.

• 'She led it the whole way': 18-year-old B.C. woman leads hikers to safety in Jasper National Park

  As fire threatened people in Jasper National Park, Colleen Knull sprung into action.

• Port authority, VPD share safety tips in wake of boat crash with floatplane

  With cargo ships, tankers, cruise lines and aircraft operations, Burrard Inlet is one of the busiest harbours in the country.